ITBP to recruit 21 Head Constable Posts

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Important Eligibility Notice: This recruitment is for eligible male candidates. Applicants must possess the prescribed 12th qualification along with either a Motor Mechanic certificate and three years of practical experience in a reputed workshop or a three-year Automobile Engineering Diploma. Candidates must also satisfy the notified physical and medical standards. A general 12th Pass qualification alone is not sufficient.

Event Date and Time Online Application Start Date 28 September 2026, 12:01 AM Last Date to Apply Online 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM Last Date for Online Fee Payment 27 October 2026 Age and Eligibility Cut-off Date 27 October 2026 PET/PST Date To Be Announced Written Examination Date To Be Announced Practical Skill Test Date To Be Announced

The dates and venues of the recruitment examinations will be communicated through online admit cards on the ITBPF recruitment website.

Apply Online ITBPF Recruitment Portal Official Recruitment Notification Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026 Admit Card and Recruitment Updates ITBPF Recruitment Updates Official Recruitment Website recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in

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ITBPF has advertised 21 Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) vacancies, including backlog vacancies.

Category Vacancies Unreserved (UR) 7 Scheduled Caste (SC) 4 Scheduled Tribe (ST) 0 Other Backward Classes (OBC) 7 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 3 Total 21

Ex-servicemen Reservation: Ten percent of the vacancies are reserved for eligible Ex-servicemen. These are included within the overall vacancies and are not additional posts. Unfilled Ex-servicemen vacancies may be filled by eligible non-Ex-servicemen candidates of the respective categories.

The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease according to ITBPF requirements.

Candidates must have passed 10+2 and satisfy one of the two prescribed technical qualification routes.

Eligibility Route Qualification Route 1 - Motor Mechanic Certificate 10+2 Pass from a recognized Board or Institution, plus a Motor Mechanic Certificate from a recognized institution or Industrial Training Institute and three years of practical experience in the trade in a reputed workshop. Route 2 - Automobile Engineering Diploma 10+2 Pass from a recognized Board or Institution, plus a three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering.

The required qualifications must be possessed by the application closing date of 27 October 2026.

The age limit is 18 to 25 years as of 27 October 2026.

Particulars Details Minimum Age 18 Years Maximum Age 25 Years Age Calculation Date 27 October 2026 Earliest Date of Birth Without Relaxation 28 October 2001 Latest Date of Birth 27 October 2008

Category Age Relaxation Scheduled Caste (SC) 5 Years OBC Non-Creamy Layer 3 Years Ex-servicemen - UR 3 Years after deduction of qualifying military service from actual age Ex-servicemen - OBC 6 Years after deduction of qualifying military service Ex-servicemen - SC 8 Years after deduction of qualifying military service Eligible Government Servants - UR Upper age limit up to 40 Years Eligible Government Servants - OBC Upper age limit up to 43 Years Eligible Government Servants - SC/ST Upper age limit up to 45 Years

Applicants claiming reservation or age relaxation must possess the appropriate supporting certificates in the prescribed format. ITBPF will not entertain subsequent requests to change category details.

Selected Head Constables (Motor Mechanic) will receive pay under Level 4 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Salary Component Details Pay Level Level 4 Minimum Basic Pay Rs. 25,500 Maximum Basic Pay Rs. 81,100 Pay Commission 7th CPC

Selected candidates will be eligible for applicable allowances and benefits under ITBPF rules, including:

• Dearness Allowance.
• Ration Money Allowance.
• Special Compensatory Allowance when posted in specified border areas.
• Free accommodation or House Rent Allowance.
• Transport Allowance.
• Leave Travel Concession.
• Free medical facilities.
• Other admissible allowances.

The appointment will be governed by applicable ITBPF rules. The notification provides for a choice between the applicable New Pension Scheme (NPS) and Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), subject to the stated rules.

Category Application Fee General / Unreserved Rs. 100 OBC Non-Creamy Layer Rs. 100 EWS Rs. 100 Scheduled Caste (SC) Nil Ex-servicemen Nil

The application fee must be paid online through the ITBPF recruitment portal. Fees paid through any other mode will not be accepted. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Selection will be conducted in multiple phases covering physical fitness, eligibility verification, written examination, trade skills and medical fitness.

1. Phase I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
2. Phase II: Verification of Original Documents and Written Examination.
3. Phase III: Practical Skill Test and preparation of the merit list.
4. Phase IV: Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME), where applicable.

Final Merit Rule: The Practical Skill Test is qualifying in nature. Final merit is prepared on the basis of written examination marks among candidates who qualify the prescribed stages.

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is qualifying in nature and consists of three events.

Event Requirement 1.6 KM Race 7 Minutes 30 Seconds Long Jump 11 Feet - 3 Chances High Jump 3.5 Feet - 3 Chances

Candidates must qualify in all three events. No marks are awarded for PET, and candidates failing any event are eliminated from the recruitment process.

Ex-servicemen Exemption: Eligible Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET but must qualify in PST, documentation, written examination, practical skill test and medical examination.

Candidates must meet the applicable height, chest and weight standards.

Category / Region Minimum Height Chest (Unexpanded) Chest (Expanded) General Standard - All Other States and UTs 170 cm 80 cm 85 cm Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas; eligible candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir Region of J&K and Ladakh 165 cm 78 cm 83 cm Eligible Candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura 162.5 cm 77 cm 82 cm

Weight: Weight must be proportionate to height and age according to the prescribed CAPF medical guidelines.

Candidates claiming relaxation in height or chest standards must produce the prescribed certificate when requested by the Recruitment Board.

Those dissatisfied with height or chest measurements may submit a written appeal for re-measurement to the Presiding Officer on the same day.

Candidates must be medically fit and meet the notified vision and physical health standards.

Vision Requirement Better Eye Worse Eye Near Vision N6 N9 Distant Vision 6/6 6/9

Visual correction of any kind, including spectacles, is not permitted for meeting the prescribed vision standard. High colour vision and binocular vision are required.

• Candidates must not be colour blind.
• Knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins and squint are not permitted under the notified medical standards.
• Candidates must be in good mental and physical health.
• Candidates must not have physical conditions that interfere with the efficient performance of duties.
• Tattoos are permitted only under the prescribed content, location and size restrictions.

Tattoo Rule: Permitted tattoos must be on traditional locations such as the inner aspect of the left forearm or the back of the hands, and must be smaller than one-fourth of the relevant body part, subject to the notification's conditions.

The written examination carries 100 marks and consists of objective multiple-choice questions. The examination duration is 2 hours.

Subject Questions Marks General Knowledge 10 10 Mathematics 10 10 Hindi or English 20 20 Trade-Related Theory 60 60 Total 100 100

Examination Type Objective Multiple-Choice Questions Examination Mode CBT or OMR, at ITBPF's discretion Duration 2 Hours Total Questions 100 Total Marks 100 Question Standard 12th Standard Language Bilingual questions where specified; Hindi or English language option

Language Option: Candidates can choose to attempt 20 questions in either Hindi or English. The paper includes 20 Hindi questions and 20 English questions, but candidates must select one language option for the 20-mark section.

Negative Marking: The supplied notification does not specify a negative-marking rule for the written examination. Candidates should follow any subsequent exam instructions issued by ITBPF.

Category Minimum Qualifying Marks General / UR 35% EWS 35% Ex-servicemen 35% SC 33% OBC Non-Creamy Layer 33%

Qualifying the minimum written-test marks does not guarantee shortlisting for the practical test. Shortlisting will also depend on written-test performance and available category-wise vacancies.

The written examination covers General Knowledge, Mathematics, Hindi or English, and Motor Mechanic trade-related theory.

Subject Notified Scope General Knowledge General Knowledge at the prescribed examination standard Mathematics Mathematics at the prescribed examination standard Hindi / English Knowledge of the chosen language Trade-Related Theory Motor Mechanic and Automobile-related technical knowledge

Candidates shortlisted from the written examination will be called for a 50-mark Practical Skill Test. The test is qualifying in nature, and candidates must secure at least 50% marks.

Skill Test Component Marks Vehicle Inspection 10 Identification of Faults 10 Rectification of Defects 25 Handling of Tools 5 Total 50

Minimum Qualifying Marks: 25 out of 50 for all categories.

Candidates will be shortlisted for the Practical Skill Test up to ten times the category-wise vacancies based on their written examination performance.

Important: Practical Skill Test marks are not included in the final merit list. Candidates must qualify in the test, but final merit is determined using the written examination marks.

After the practical test, ITBPF will prepare category-wise merit lists based on written examination marks.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Those declared medically unfit may seek Review Medical Examination (RME) according to the prescribed procedure.

Candidates seeking RME must submit written consent within 24 hours of receiving the DME unfitness decision.

1. The older candidate will receive a higher merit position.
2. If the tie continues, the candidate whose name comes first alphabetically in English will receive preference.

The notification states that no reserve list will be maintained.

1. Visit the official ITBPF recruitment website at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
2. Read the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026 notification.
3. Check the educational qualifications, age limit, physical standards and other eligibility requirements.
4. Open the online application facility for Head Constable (Motor Mechanic).
5. Create or access the required candidate profile on the recruitment portal.
6. Enter the required personal details, gender, category, employment status and other profile particulars.
7. Provide a valid mobile number and active email address.
8. Enter the prescribed educational qualifications and Motor Mechanic or Automobile Engineering details.
9. Provide relevant practical experience details, where applicable.
10. Complete the required photograph, signature and supporting information according to the application portal instructions.
11. Review all entered details carefully.
12. Pay the Rs. 100 application fee online if applicable.
13. Submit the application by 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
14. Save and print the submitted application for future recruitment stages.

Application Warning: Candidates must submit applications online only. Offline applications and payments made through unauthorized modes will not be accepted. Incorrect personal or category information may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates must produce original certificates for verification along with self-attested copies at the prescribed recruitment stage.

• Submitted online application printout.
• Recruitment admit card.
• 10th/Matriculation certificate for proof of date of birth.
• 10+2 educational qualification certificate.
• Motor Mechanic Certificate from a recognized institution or ITI, if applying through that route.
• Three years' relevant practical experience certificate, where applicable.
• Three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering, if applying through the Diploma route.
• SC/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/EWS certificate, where applicable.
• Prescribed declaration for OBC Non-Creamy Layer applicants.
• Government employee No Objection Certificate, where applicable.
• Certificate supporting height or chest relaxation, if claimed.
• Ex-servicemen discharge certificate, if applicable.
• Four recent passport-size photographs.

Original certificates will be returned after verification, while self-attested copies may be retained by ITBPF.

Selected candidates will be liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad according to ITBPF requirements.

Selected candidates must undergo the prescribed basic training and other courses required by the Force.

ITBP has announced 21 Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) vacancies.

The online application process will begin on 28 September 2026 at 12:01 AM.

The last date to submit the online application is 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old. Applicable category relaxation will be provided according to the recruitment rules.

Candidates need a 10+2 qualification with the prescribed Motor Mechanic certificate and experience or a three-year diploma in Automobile Engineering.

The post carries Pay Level 4, ranging from Rs.25,500 to Rs.81,100.

The application fee is Rs.100. SC, ST and eligible ex-servicemen candidates are exempted.

Candidates must apply online through the ITBP recruitment portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.

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